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John Wilkes Booth is born
John Wilkes Booth is born on Thursday, May 10th, 1838 in Bel Air, Maryland. -
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Context Events
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Texas is annexed
Texas is admitted to the United States of America as a state. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Hariett Beecher Stowe publishes "Uncle Tom's Cabin" on March 20th, 1852. -
John Wilkes Booth makes his Theatrical Debut
John Wilkes Booth follows his father's footsteps as an actor and makes his debut in 1855. -
The Dred Scott Case
The Supreme Court rules in the Dred Scott that the Constitution and the Bill of Rights do not apply to African Americans. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln, a Republican candidate, is elected President of the United States. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina secedes from the Union on December 20th, 1860. -
Fort Sumter
Confederate Guns fire on Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12th, 1861 - The fort surrenders after 34 hours of bombardment. -
Battle of Bull Run
The battle of Bull Run takes place near Manassass, Virginia on July 18th, 1861. The Confederacy wins, suprisingly. -
Robert E. Lee Appointed Commander
Confederate General Robert E. Lee is appointed commander of the Army of Northern Virginia on June 1st, 1862 -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in rebelling territories. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg takes place from July 3-4th of 1863 with the most casualties ever from any American war - 50,000. -
John Wilkes Booth attempts to kidnap Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth makes an attempt to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln on March 17, 1865 but fails when his carriage makes an unexpected turn. -
John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth shoots Abraham Lincoln on Friday, April 14th, 1865 at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. - He narrowly escapes by leaping from the Presidential Box. -
John Wilkes Booth is shot and killed
John Wilkes Booth is shot and killed by Sgt. Boston Corbett of the Union Army on Tuesday, April 26th, 1865.
